New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue is a charitable organization consisting of volunteers dedicated to rescue of small
dogs. The dogs brought into our rescue program as fosters come from surrendering owners, shelters or pounds, puppy mills,
breeders who are reducing their stock, and other sources such as those involved in confiscation of dogs in abuse/neglect situations
not limited to veterinarians and humane organizations.

Our foster dogs live with foster families, who volunteer for New
Beginnings. In their foster homes, our foster dogs are treated as family pets and live with their foster families until adoption.
They are given medical care such as needed vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and any other medical treatment for conditions
diagnosed during their period of foster care, by licensed veterinarians. NBSTR has no physical shelter structure, and
no volunteers receive compensation for their services to NBSTR. Our volunteers are people from widely varied walks of
life, locations, and backgrounds. They are men and women who love dogs and wish to use their personal homes, time, and talents
for the benefit of dogs needing care and permanent homes. We currently have rescue volunteers in 6 states, and we are always
in need of more! If you feel you might enjoy being a rescue volunteer, please go to our Volunteer Page.